Law enforcement in Panama

The constitutional amendment prohibit the creation of a standing military force but allow the temporary establishment of special police units to counter acts of "external aggression".

Students who are attending night classes must carry a permit or identification card, provided by the school or an official certified person.

Youths under 18 who are caught without them are subject to detention at a police station until they are released to their legal guardians.

Each person inside a vehicle must carry their identification cards or be accompanied by their legal guardians.

Authorities have helped slowly decrease the amount of unattended youths loitering around the streets.